Mexican Orpheus

By Lawrence A. Johnson

Late notice but the talented Orpheus Duo is presenting an intriguing (and free) program of Mexican chamber music this week. Cellist Javier Arias and pianist Mia Vassilev will team up for cello sonatas by Manuel Ponce and Leonardo Coral, Federico Ibarra’s Musica para Teatro III, Carlos Chavez’s Madrigal, and Dos Piezas by Emmanuel Arias y Luna. The program will be performed 8 p.m. Tuesday at the University of Miami’s Gusman Concert Hall, 1314 Miller Drive, Coral Gables and 8 p.m. Friday at Florida International University’s Wertheim Performing Arts Center, SW 8th St and 107th Ave., Miami.